quoin | ||
1. | [ noun ] (architecture) the keystone of an arch | |
Synonyms: | coigne coign | |
Related terms: | keystone | |
2. | [ noun ] (printing) expandable metal or wooden wedge used by printers to lock up a form within a chase | |
Synonyms: | coigne coign | |
Related terms: | wedge | |
3. | [ noun ] (architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone | |
Synonyms: | corner | |
Related terms: | structure building architecture | |
Similar spelling: |
Quin Quinn Quine Quiana Quon Quinnie Quinney Quan Quyen Queen Qum Queenie |